Greenhill vs Kempsey, NSW suburb comparison

Greenhill for investment and value; Kempsey for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GreenhillKempsey

Overall score

Greenhill

26.8/100

Kempsey

38.9/100

Crime rate

Greenhill

163.7 / 1k

Kempsey

164.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Greenhill

24

Kempsey

34

Population

Greenhill

757

Kempsey

483

Metric leadGreenhill 4Kempsey 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryGreenhillKempsey
Overall score26.8/10038.9/100
Housing (desirability)88.3/10069.2/100
Crime rate163.7 / 1k164.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools25
Parks & reserves2
Public transport stops1027
Walkability15.0/10036.0/100
Nearby amenities2434
Planning activity14
Population757483
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/101/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Greenhill is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Kempsey is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.

Greenhill pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Kempsey is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.

Greenhill suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Kempsey is the stronger match for retirees and families.

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